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What Causes Breathlessness At The Age Of 65?

Dear Sir/Madam.
My father is 65 years of age.He is having severe problem of breathing in sense that he starts panting for breath every time he walks.even we got his EGG done.I could not understand it.Kindly helpme outwith this.Some say it bronchiis.
Pls Help.
Thu, 30 Mar 2017
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Hello, sorry to hear about you dad's ill health. There are many causes of breathlessness ranging from respiratory infections, cardiac problems etc.
He needs to go to the hospital and be properly checked to see what is causing his breathlessness. Warm regards
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What Causes Breathlessness At The Age Of 65?

Hello, sorry to hear about you dad s ill health. There are many causes of breathlessness ranging from respiratory infections, cardiac problems etc. He needs to go to the hospital and be properly checked to see what is causing his breathlessness. Warm regards